Acapulco Multicolor ornamental pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Acapulco Multicolor'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Acapulco Multicolor' ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Acapulco Multicolor') is a vegetable for borders, accents, and low maintenance food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It blooms from early to late summer and tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Dark Opal basil, Spaghetti Squash, and Salad burnet.